St Michael's Primary School Traralgon eNewsletter

Education in Faith

Mt 22:15 - 21

In this gospel Jesus reminds us that God must first be in our hearts and that our lives must be directed towards him. Everything that we have was given to us by God, who gives us love with unending generosity. Your children see you make decisions about your family life: talk with them about the things you have to consider when making these decisions. Show them how your belief in and love for God has first place when making these decisions. When your children are making plans, help them to consider how God fits into these plans.

Socktober - Sock it to Poverty

Last Friday, the children at St Michaels answered Pope Francis’s call to “Rise up from the couch - with your boots laced - and turn your hands into signs of love ….” The school community, teachers and children alike, put on their crazy socks to raise money to support the work that the Catholic Mission is doing in Cambodia.

The school was a hive of excitement and activity throughout the day. The children have watched videos of children in Cambodia and other countries that are supported by Catholic Mission. They have discussed how fortunate that we are at St Michael’s, designed crazy socks or made their own sockball from recycled materials.

Congratulations to our school community for your generosity and enthusiasm. Together we have raised $710. Fabulous effort!